maleante
Also spelled: malandro
What does maleante mean?
A gang member or criminal. In Panama the word is narrower than "wrongdoer": it points to someone tied to a neighborhood gang.
Example
The neighborhood's problem isn't the kids, it's four maleantes.El problema del barrio no son los pelaos, son cuatro maleantes.
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